Bombo Food Bar & Grill

1204 E New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
American
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Bombo Food Bar & Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 73, putting Bombo Food Bar & Grill squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chests
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator and it was posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
47
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.Bar and kitchen floor, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
74
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Opened stick of butter ,datemarked 5-14-2024. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mug stored in kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.Bar and kitchen floor, **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Food worker vaping behind bar. Educated operator. **Warning**
54-01-5
41
Sep 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda holster and gun spiked with food denris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at food preparation area handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest gasket broken .
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fans soiked with dirt.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
64
May 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bar floor not maintained smooth and durable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: operator has it scheduled to be repaired, **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Women's Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
78
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bombo Food Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bombo Food Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bombo Food Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bombo Food Bar & Grill.

How does Bombo Food Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in DeLand?

Bombo Food Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the DeLand average of 73.

Has Bombo Food Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bombo Food Bar & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bombo Food Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bombo Food Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bombo Food Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.